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To sign the word “pizza,” you would use the American Sign Language handshape for the letter “P” and then tap your fingers together twice.

To sign the word “federation,” make an “F” shape with your dominant hand, and then place it on your non-dominant hand, which is in a flat palm position with fingers spread apart.

To sign the word “counsel,” use both flat hands facing each other, with the right hand slightly higher than the left. Bring the hands together twice in front of your body, as if giving advice or guidance.

To sign the word “dodge,” make a circular motion with your dominant hand in front of your body, as if moving out of the way.

To sign the word “purchases,” use the ASL sign for “buy” by making a fist with your dominant hand and tapping it twice on the opposite palm.

To sign the word “overseas,” extend your dominant hand out in front of you and trace a small circle with your index finger, starting at your chest and moving outwards. Then, bring your hand back to your chest and extend…

To sign the word “targets,” use both hands to form fists and extend your index fingers, pointing them towards each other. Then, move your index fingers forward and slightly upward in a small circular motion.

To sign the word “experiment,” form the letter “E” with your dominant hand and make a circular motion in front of your body.

Operated can be signed by using the “O” handshape, making a circular motion with the hand and fingers, as if turning a knob or operating a machine.

To sign the word “ra” in American Sign Language, use your dominant hand to make a fist with your thumb resting on top of your index finger, and then move your hand diagonally upward and outward from your body.